KAANP (Knox Area Artist Networking Platform)

Off the top, this episode earns the E. Beyond that I dont think I could have shared space with a group of more delightful people on such a fine day. If you wanna twist up and hit play on this and giggle along we would be elated to join you. If you wanna catch up with Jordan B find him here You can find Justin Chavez/ Yellow Door Media click here and here You can follow the podcast on instagram by...

That's right folks, somehow the world still sucks and we still need to protest. Kelly, Justin, and I talk shop about the show. We recap a bit of the previous show, our intentions and desires for this new addition to the series. This is essentially the inside scoop for the next show whether you are an artist looking to submit or a patient spectator brimming with enthusiasm. give it a listen, share...

I wanted to start the year off with a really cool guest, recently a few people had asked me if I had read a certain book George Jones' drummer had written. Which I hadn't because obviously I am uncultured. So I got hip and tracked this fella down, snagged a copy of the book, and eventually onto the mic. Mark T. Dunn was kind enough to sit down with me and talk about the book, life, and a lil bit o...

Big WHOOOPS, this was supposed to be the October episode, but life happens. Katelyn had a day, and we dive in. Some real trailer trash soap opera type shit. We also dive in, ever so sweetly, to how she likes her comedy. How she likes the audience to feel, and how it all meshes. She's a hoot, she's a treat, and she stays pretty busy so go catch a show with her on it since, now, you know what's good...

I caught up with Justin Chavez to pick his brain a bit about an upcoming show of his. It's an act of artistic resistance and a practice of free speech. You'll get the download here as well as some good casual convo about life, comedy, and mugs. When you wanna find him online you can find him on Instagram at JustinChavezComedy or Yellow Door Media As usual y'all are the best listeners, thank you fo...

Ivan Harper and Riley Galvin swung by the super secret studio to grace the mics. Post art show foolery to catch up on, Comedy Deception, international travel, learning, growing, living. Ivan gets into a bit of his summer travels across Europe, and we hear Riley reflect on cutting teeth in comedy so far. The comedy scene in town is kickin, and I'm here for it. You can find Ivan @ivhps Riley said ke...

I knew Nate was running around at Roo in his artistic capacities, SO I had to bend his ear about his experience. He gave us a peek at what its like behind the curtain so to speak. Lets take a ride thru his perspective on the matter and see whats up! He's on tour and you should go see him do his thing. linktree here

Ok yall, a lil mini doc is happening and I'm gathering tales from this years Disaster Fest that was Bonnaroo. My friend Justin came on to tell me about his experience as an attendee. I will be gathering stories from an artist, and a vendor as timing allows. Stick with me as i hope to snag a well rounded picture of the shenanigans.

Homegrown Criminals. Protest Art Show in need of PROTEST ART If you wanna submit (cause ya do) hit this LINK or drop the podcast instagram a message (@kaanppodcast) Call closes on July 19th Show is Aug 2nd Let's do this.

Brandy and Ivan sat down with me to talk shop about town, about comedy, and a bit about life. This conversation covers the bases really well, its got some humor, some shit talk, and some genuine vulnerability. We even touch base on our breakfast cereal preferences. If you wanna catch these wonderfully articulate individuals about town doing their thing you can find em online at: Brandi Augustus we...

Curtis and I sat down to catch up. He's done some traveling and some really cool projects since he was last featured on the program. We dig into some projects, how travel changes your headspace, and a bit of what its like to be an artist in art spaces around art people. If you wanna catch Curtis Glover on the web you'll see him on instagram @curtisglovercreative

Knoxville is rich in artists that don’t have an outlet to showcase their work outside of bars or coffee shops or other businesses that aren’t art-specific or associated with a university or other outside entity; there are other great galleries that have funding and we certainly don’t want to disparage them! Some of them are also doing great things. But we are looking to give voices and visibility...

Luke Love is on a journey and we talk about it. Luke and I go over the origin story of our paths crossing just a little, we talk about his path through art and his relationship with being an artist. His really complicated relationship with brushes also comes to light. He's a delightful human and He's currently exploring his artistry in a way that I find is really whimsical and entertaining. Give i...

Mallory and I sat down to have a chat about where she's at in life, the ethos and origin or her unique style, a bit of backstory on her education and adjacent interests in her life. This was a very enjoyable, warm, open and frankly blunt conversation about art and life, just how I like em. I hope you all enjoy it as well. Big thanks to my sponsor, their info is below. Listeners get 10% off on Rela...

Hello all. just a lil update about Psychshow 4 hanging till the end of the month. Please go show some love to @dabeckrules and @kaichicaloca, they were impacted by Helene and sadly couldn't have their art or themselves present for the show. Huge bummer but they are both alive and well, kicking ass and taking names to get things back in order other there. Beyond that I share some other details so g...

In my opinion, Annie makes gloriously wonderful and absolutely ridiculous things. Which is kinda my favorite type of thing. So, as you all well know, I sent a message into the ether and was responded to warmly. Annie pretty much gives us the download on the hows and whys and WTFs of her life as a lens of how it has shaped her art and business practice. If you like cuss words, dead things, puns, an...

Lyndsey is smack dab in the middle of learning how to be a full time creative, She took the leap and left the day job and has been on her artist path for a lil while now. This conversation allowed us both to poke around with that life scenario a bit, we also hit the usual beats of inspirations, stylistic influences, and one cantankerous feline. Yet again another person warmly responded to a questi...

I spotted some of Brandon's work around town and as usual, I had to pick his brain about a few things. It was a treat to dig in and peek a bit into his inspirations and motivations for making the deliciously complicated things that he does. He's also really good at explaining these things, which I am endlessly appreciative. So dig in yall. If you wanna find him on the ole internets you can do so h...

Laurel Smith is one of those all around creative types. She paints, she writes, she follows her curiosity. I love that, so you all know I had to pick her brain just a little. We take a conversational romp through where she's been, where she's at, and where she would like to be. You all cind find her work on her website at https://www.laurelhookersmith.com or her instagram laurel.h.smith Big thanks...

This isn't a normal episode and truly none of them are that normal, but this one breaks the mold just a bit. I sat down with Jody so he could pick my brain about some work I've done recently that I am not a fan of. We chat about the hows and whys of the whole scenario and I wanted to present a lesser seen facet of my artistic self, feeling it important to be transparent and authentic in this adven...

Piper Paisley hit me up to grace the mic and we had a fun chat, picked their brain about their influences, reminisced about small town radio shenanigans, the trials and tribulations of being a new and learning independent artist in east Tennessee. We also snuck in a clip from her first single, so keep an ear out for that. Its Called "Your Memories Hangs On" Shes got the socials, so here we go: Fac...

First off, If you haven't listened to Steph Cabell's previous episode go do that (ep 54). Its a more artist focused conversation about where she is in her artistry and songwriting. This episode, is definitely not that at all, we touch base on it but this episode focuses more on the creative chemistry between her and her graphic mastermind Troy Dunn. Troy makes Steph's promo graphics, he even made...

Through the wonders of social media I discovered Zim (Alexander Zimmerman) doing his thing. His raw style of presenting ideas that create a positive friction in society is something I had to pick his brain about. This episode is kinda heavy, gets political at times, and has important information about the art and the artist. We had a blast in this conversation and I hope you take this as a catalys...

Daniel Clay as an elegant simplicity to his work hat I had to dig into. We spent time talking about where he's been, what other creative outlets he's had and how he ended up with the style and ethos he has now. It was a treat to pick his brain and I hope you think so as well. you can find him on the web in a few places such as: @danielclay, his website or youtube Big thanks to my sponsor, their in...

Joshua Shorey has been on the list for a long time, I really enjoy the elegance his work seems to naturally have and he was kind enough to let me pick his brain a bit. He tells me some of his life experiences and analyze a bit how these things informed his artistic visions. He also clues me in on his journey through the mediums he has used over his life. You can find him on his website Bapodesign....